A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6126645 Details
Epoch: 284 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 37687637 epoch_slot_no: 362837 block_no: 6126468 slot_leader_id: 5487622 size: 2609 time: 2021-08-18 02:32:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52f5d6abbd18e8de483b760c8bb8554f80416ff7cd2c3c8cda4103598c55e383Block Operator
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